Welcome

It's lovely to have you here and thank you for taking the time to reach out. I know from personal experience that all sorts of things might be going through your mind right now as you start looking for a counsellor.

I aim to create a warm and gentle space to help you decide on what steps to take next -

please get in touch if you have any questions

Find out about...

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Sarah

A counsellor based in the Forest of Dean and online

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How I work

I work with adults facing a number of life challenges

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Fees and availability

Practical information about how to access my services  

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of counselling do you offer?

I offer short and long-term counselling to adults. Primarily a person-centred counsellor, I work to your agenda, supporting you to follow your own process to get to the place you want to be.

I work with a wide range of issues and have a special interest in the beginning and end of life having worked extensively within perinatal mental health and bereavement settings.

How do I book a session?

I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone call if you want to find out more about how we might work together before committing to a first session. Alternatively you can pay for a full session as your first step - there is no expectation to continue beyond this. Please send an email or fill in the contact form to get in touch.

What can I expect during my first session?

This depends whether or not you've had an introductory call. However, the first session tends to involve some scene setting - gaining a shared understanding of expectations and getting to know each other a little. You will likely share with me what has brought you to counselling but it's entirely up to you how much depth you go into at this point.

How do I pay for sessions?

Payment is requested 24 hours in advance of sessions and usually paid by bank transfer unless we are meeting face-to-face where I accept cash at the time. Please visit my Fees and Availability page for more information. 

Contact Me

For any enquiries or to book an initial session, please fill out the form below or contact me directly at shislamcounselling@gmail.com